Yanked from Oreiji.
01. Which Johnny band is your favourite?
Arashi
02. Why?
Inspirational, hilarious, sophisticated, sexy, silly, dorky, great teamwork.. all rolled up into one.
03. Who is your favorite Johnny?
Ohno Satoshi.
04. Why?
Go ahead and browse around this journal to find out.
05. When is your very first contact with a Johnny?
January 2008
06. Who was it?
Sho Sakurai
07. How did you know him?
Yamada Taro Monogatari.
08. When actually did you really start listening/liking the JE?
I started liking Arashi by the end of January this year, and actually started listening to their music about 2 months ago.
09. What incident brought you into JE?
Yamada Taro Monogatari
10. Do you have a favorite JE song?
Uhm. Kanjani8's Eden.
11. Do you listen to them the most?
To who? Arashi or KJ8? I listen to more KJ8 as far as JE music goes.
12. If not, who is your favorite band/artist?
Outside of JE? I have too many. Recently I've been into Chara, Superfly and Ayaka. Outside of Jpop, European indie- Kings of Convenience, Catatonia, Bettie Serveert. Then there's also Pink Martini and Bebel Gilberto, longtime favorites.
13. Which band/singer did you listen/like the most before JE?
Pink Martini, Imogen Heap
KAT-TUN
14. Who is your favorite in KAT-TUN?
Kame
15. Why?
He's awkward and nervous haha
16. Do you have a favorite song of KAT-TUN?
I don't really listen to them
17. Do you have a favorite live of KAT-TUN? (solos counts, too)
Err.. no, not really. Don't U Ever Stop maybe because thats their only perf. I've seen
Some Cartoon KAT-TUN eps are funny
19. Who do you think can sing the best of KAT-TUN?Nobody.
20. Who do you think can dance the most of KAT-TUN?
Uhm. Nobody.
21. Who is the girliest of KAT-TUN?
Ueda.
22. Who is the manliest of KAT-TUN?
Koki, duh.
23. Who is the cutest member of KAT-TUN?
Kame.24. Who is the funniest member of KAT-TUN?
Junno.
25. Who is the most prettiest in KAT-TUN?
Kame.
26. Who has the best appearance in KAT-TUN?
Err.. sorry to say but I'm not really fond of their "appearance".
NEWS
27. Who is your favorite in NEWS?
Nobody.
28. Why?
n/a
29. Do you have a favorite song of NEWS?
Never listened to NEWS
30. Do you have a favorite live of NEWS? (solos counts, too)
Never watched their lives
31. Do you have a favorite show appearance of NEWS?
No
32. Who do you think can sing the best of NEWS?
Tegoshi..I've seen him singing Naniwa Iroha Bushi and it was pretty sweet
33. Who do you think can dance the most of NEWS?
Never watched NEWS dance
34. Who is the girliest of NEWS?
Tegoshi.
35. Who is the manliest of NEWS?
Ryo or Pi
36. Who is the cutest member of NEWS?
Tegoshi
37. Who is the funniest member of NEWS?
Err.. Massu?
38. Who is the most prettiest in NEWS?
Tegoshi
39. Who has the best appearance in NEWS?
Pi
40. Do you have a favorite PV of NEWS?
None, never watched any
KANJANI8
41. Who is your favorite in KanJani8?
Subaru
42. Why?
Awkward,low-profile, shy, golden voice
43. Do you have a favorite song of KanJani8?
Eden44. Do you have a favorite live of KanJani8? (solos counts, too)?
Eden in SCP
45. Do you have a favorite show appearance of KanJani8?
Janiben episodes are generally funny and Daidaman too
46. Who do you think can sing the best of KanJani8?
Subaru
47. Who do you think can dance the most of KanJani8?
I don't really observe when they dance, but maybe Ryo
48. Who is the girliest of KanJani8?
Yassu
49. Who is the manliest of KanJani8?
Hina
50. Who is the cutest member of KanJani8?
Okura/Subaru
51. Who is the funniest member of KanJani8?
Yoko, Yasu, Maru
52. Who is the most prettiest in KanJani8?
Okura, Ryo
53. Who has the best appearance in KanJani8?
Okura
54. Do you have a favorite PV of KanJani8?
It's My Soul. Gotta love pretty boys in hotpants.
ARASHI
55. Who is your favorite in Arashi?
Satoshi
56. Why?
Because he's Satoshi? xD adorable, calm, gentle, super super humble, talented, artistic, polite, funny, and uh he's the BEST DANCER IN JE
57. Do you have a favorite song of Arashi?
Happiness, A Day in our Life, Caramel Song
58. Do you have a favorite live of Arashi? (solos counts, too)
Ohno's Size from a solo concert
59. Do you have a favorite show appearance of Arashi?
Almost all of their show appearance I like
61. Who do you think can dance the most of Arashi?
Didn't I mention above ?SATOSHI
62. Who is the girliest of Arashi?
Princess Matsujun
63. Who is the manliest of Arashi?
Sho
64. Who is the cutest member of Arashi?
Satoshi *pinches his cheek*
65. Who is the funniest member of Arashi?
AIba
66. Who is the most prettiest in Arashi?
Jun
67. Who has the best appearance in Arashi?
They all always look good, you know.
68. Do you have a favorite PV of Arashi?
Happiness
69. Who is your favorite younger unit? (ABC, Ya-ya-yah, Kiss my ft, Question…)
Err, sorry dont really care about the younger units
70. Who is your favorite older unit? (V6, T&T, Smap, V6, Kinki Kids…)
V6-san
71. Do you have a favorite member of any younger or older unit?
Junichi Okada
72. Do you have a favorite song of any younger or older unit?
V6'S UTAO UTAO
73. Do you have a favorite show with any younger or older unit?
Gakkou e Ikou MAX, VVV6, Shoujiki Shindoi, Shin Domoto Kyoudai
74. Do you have a favorite live of any younger or older unit?
Never seen any of their lives
75. Do you have a favorite actor in JE?
Kazunari Ninomiya and Junichi Okada
76. Do you have a favorite drama starring with one of JE?
Kisarazu Cats Eye, Tiger&Dragon
77. What was your very first drama staring with one of JE?
YTM
78. Which drama of JE do you watch recently?
Maou, Tatta Hitotsu no Koi
79. Which drama of JE do you want to watch?
Yasuko to Kenji
80. Who do you wish would should start acting, who hasn’t yet?
Now that Satoshi's got his first renzoku, I have none.
81. Who do you wish should stop acting, because he sucks at acting?
Jin Akanishi.
QUESTIONS FOR FUN
82. Do you think that you are JE addicted?
Errr yes
83. Why do you think so?
Because getting in my computer and watch JE stuffs is ALWAYS the highlight of my day and has become a ritual xD
84. What will you do seeing your favorite Johnny standing in front of your door?
KISS HIM
85. What advantages does starting liking JE give you?
I'm happier
86. What disadvantages does it give you?
Hmm. So far so good.
87. How many times a day do you think about JE?
Almost all day xDDDDDDDDD
88. How many times do you have the face of your favorite Johnny around you?
Err, I live with my bf so I can't really have any pretty boys posters in my room can I? xDDDDDDDDDDd
89. If your favorite Johnny or your favorite JE has to grant you a wish, what would it be?
Date!! xDDD
90. If you have a wish about JE, what would it be?
Want to see at least one JE concert before I die xDDDD
91. If you are reborn, you wish to be who?
Err. I wish to be myself.
92. If you are a Johhny’s right now, who do you wish you are?
Satoshi
93. If you can ask your favorite Johnny or your favorite JE band a question, what would it be?
Tell me the REAL you.
94. Did you ever have a dream with a Johhny?
I have dreams with SEVERAL Johnnys, thank you.
95. If yes, when was it and what was it?
I prefer not to elaborate here. xD
96. Do you have any realizable goal in your life that has to do with JE?
I want to go to Japan and hopefully live there for a while
97. Do you like JE BL fanfic?
Yes
98. If yes, who are the best couple of JE?
Ohmiya, Juntoshi
99. If you are Johnny-san what would you change about JE?
the costumes and I'd let them have lifes and get married and let them pursue what they're individually interested in
100. Do you like this survey?
Uh? I guess.
Satoshi-kun, you're trying to KILL me! hahaha. This is just too much to absorb for an obsessed Satoshi fangirl. ALL AT ONCE. Thank gods for all these blessings on you, lots of publicity. LONG TIME COMING, SATOSHI. You deserve them all. This is your big break.
1. All kinds of news reports on Maou.. Zoom In, Ousama no Brunch, and whateverelsethoseprogramsarecalled.
And Satoshi's comment when asked who's the special guest on Maou's first episode : "Boku no daisuki na." oh my Ohmiya fangirl heart just gets all warm and fuzzy there. (speaking of which, have you seen the infamous lips to lips Ohmiya kiss at a concert? haha. Let's wait next for other pairings from other groups to follow their path of Great Fanservice.)
2. Maou on Tokyo Friend Park. Toma and Satoshi are such yin and yang. Calm, cool Satoshi, and passionate, talkative Toma. They also have that little awkwardness aura around them, which I think is just all too adorable.
3. And Maou press conference. Watch out for Satoshi's smirks and halfhearted smiles along the way -basically hotness summarized. And when one of the cast members (i'm guessing) mistook Satoshi's group (Arashi) for V6. Watch out for Satoshi's priceless, "seriously biatch?" smirk. His face stayed cool and calm but it just said so much in one simple look.Hahaha.
Here, see it for yourself.
So much adorability. And finally Maou airs this Friday. Arashi's growing big, and staying low-key and clean, and I love that. Even Nakai-san of the super-idol group SMAP had to admit, these boys are top idols.
'Tis my season of joy..
Arashi's performance on the latest Music Station was so.. sweet. A lot said it looks very mature, which I completely agree. Again and again it reminds me so much of why I am still their fangirl and they're still my favorite JE group of them all. They stick to their style. Sweet, and very idolesque (I mean it in a harmless way), and prince-charming-ish. And they do it straight to the point, no-nonsense style. They don't try to roughen themselves or anything, they're a boysband and they're proud and they damn right show it. They sell dreams alright. xD Arashi is professional, and agreeing with Edo Harumi's remark on the latest Shukudaikun, Arashi is "yappari, Nippon ichi no STAR!"
And don't they just look like the perfect grooms you'd want to wait there in the altar for you?? Hahaha. Those suits are gorgeous, and for once I don't mind the whole flower decoration thingies on their chest. This time, I gotta give it to their stylist for having a moment of clarity. Thank the gods.
Even when Arashi is singing a song that's not too bubblegumish, they still stick to their idol style, the one style that makes Johnny's big : the popstar way - they sing and dance and they do it right. Example, Pikanchi. Another good example, A Day in Our Life. And when they do sing a bubblegum song, you know it's good quality. I don't usually expect anything less from Arashi, I expect good and they always deliver. I myself am not a bubblegum pop fan, and definitely not fond of boysband , but Arashi is exception, I guess you can say that. I mean, I do like some other JE group for their innovative and alternative style in music, but as far as the "real popstar idols" go, Arashi is IT. You hear something like "Kitto Daijoubu" and even with the rap on it, it's still very.. sweet. It's their signature, I think, that sweetness, that popstar aura that radiates from every single song they sing, I swear. They don't seem to bother much on striving for images other than that popstar image- like manly images, or funny images, or sexy images, or whatever else that is that other JE groups constantly strive to be. They started as popstars, and they continue being popstars, being idols, slowly but surely, and they do it with confidence. I love that the most in Arashi. The pride they take from being in their jobs, the pride they have in their sophisticated-yet-dorky image.
Like Aiba-chan said in his Kyocera Dome letter, Arashi didn't try building their way in a flashy way, they just simply be Arashi, be themselves, slow but sure.
Honestly I didn't like "One Love" very much when I first watched the PV. It was just not my cup of tea. But their performance in MS made me change my mind slightly, although not much, about the song. It does in so many ways reflect their emotional growth, that they now are men, not boys anymore, and they're at a level where they're very secure with where they are as far as career goes. Arashi is sophisticated, Arashi is funny, Arashi is kind, Arashi is dorky, and Arashi is Arashi.
...which is why, despite of my easily-bored nature, I still, to this very day, am a proud Arashi fan. Rock on guys!
I apologize for the non-Jpop topic, but I just have to post this link and this link. Please, please do read.
Seventeen girls in a Massachusetts highschool decided to get pregnant together and make some sort of promise to raise their kids together. WHAAA????
BIKKURISHIMASHITA. And not in a good-way shock.
The article mentioned that some of the girls in said highschool are upset upon finding out that they're not preggo. OK honestly? Did my world just turn upside down there? And what drives these young girls to want to have babies that early? Because then you'll have someone who'll love you unconditionally.
Ok I get that gals, but when you're only seventeen.. don't you think there are other things more of higher importance to do than having babies? Like trying to get into college, or work, or pursue things you like? Hanging out with your friends?
Wanting to have baby is a honorable and very admirable decision, don't get me wrong. But there's also millions of things thats gonna come your way once you pop that little cutie into the world. YOU will always be second and the baby will always be first. That's just how it is. No, I've never had any kids before nor am I preaching here, it is a simple fact. I've worked as a nanny before and every single parent I've worked for told me it's always the case. You're the second, your kid's the first. And having witnessed my own mother, I simply believe that fact.
Let me just say that I do not believe someone who barely reaches legal age has the mental and financial capability of handling a child. No, I simply don't. Shit, I'm almost 24, and I don't think I can handle having a kid anytime soon.
Some blame movies like Juno and Knocked Up, as it's stated in the TIME article, for glamorizing the unplanned pregnancy. Honestly it seems to me people are losing common sense. You can look at those movies from a completely positive approach - they are NOT advising you to go around and get preggo because things will always be ok in the end, they are simply stating the fact that SHOULD you get unplanned preggo, there are solutions like adoption. It's offering a solution and I dont think they're propaganda-filled movies.
And I do agree with the opinion that says teenage kids need parents companion when watching these movies. They're rated PG for a reason you know. Hollywood's never been a babysitter, because if it is, it would be so far from its current success. I mean just how twisted the world has become that kids take a movie with a positive message like Juno into some sort of advice to get pregnant??
I'd like to hear the opinions of the future-fathers of these seventeen unborn babies, too.
Ok, end ranting. I just had to get that out. SO frustrating to read things like this.
I can't seem to get over the fact that Chinen Yuuri is the cutest thing on the face of the earth. Ok, I meant third after Ohno and Okada. Haha. Ok nevermind my biased opinion.
Hora mitte. In this video he's so cool and composed and adorable at the same time he beats Takaki Yuuya. And he sketches! I sense a young Satoshi in the making...
I really want him as a pet.. xD
So these are the doramas and films I've been looking forward to watch this summer, in particular order based on the amount of impatience I have in waiting for them.
- MAOU. Satoshi and Toma. Toma in a manly role, and Satoshi.. well, he doesn't have to do anything particular to make me want to watch him. He's Satoshi, 'nuff said.
- Kagehinata ni Saku. Junichi and Takashi Tsukamoto (again together), who is a fab actor and very, very nice to look at. And the guy who played Don-chan, Junichi's rakugo master, in Tiger&Dragon. SO YEAH!
- Yasuko to Kenji. Because it's Tacchon's second renzoku and I'm excited to see more of his acting (he wasn't disappointing in Utahime), and he'll star alongside the ever-so-hilarious Mikako Tabe, whom I loved so much in Yamada Taro Monogatari.
- SP Special. Junichi in a black suit all hour(s) long, with the snobfaced but oh-so-fabulous Maki Yoko.
- Hana Kimi Special. Shun Oguri and Ikuta Toma! And of course, Maki Horikita, who's just adorable.
What are YOU looking forward to see this summer?
Because I finally managed to finish something. It's Tacchon/Subaru because well, they make me SO happy by just being Tacchon and Subaru. They're my favorite, alone or together, but preferably together.
Title: Nothing's Asked
Author: Mojolove
Pairing: Ohkura Tadayoshi x Shibutani Subaru
Genre: A little fluffy.. I think.
Rating: PG-13
Disclaimer: I don't own them. They own me. Pure fictional, please don't sue.
Summary: Tacchon/Subaru silent friendship.. and perhaps a little more.
Author's Note: My first Kanjani8 fanfic, and well, first JE fanfic I ever post online anyway. xD
The first time it happened was after a concert. We were on the bus on the way to the hotel and he was having some sort of breakdown. He didn't think he did well enough on his solo and if you know him, it doesn't matter how many times you told him it was okay, he was not going to be okay. Because he's Subaru, and he has always been hard on himself. And I don't blame him, because after going through what he had gone through, it's only natural to be like that. Hell, I know how that feels. Since the start of our careers, we've always been on the same boat, experiencing things the same way. And we were never ones who had things served on silver plates, no, my friend, we had it rough. The difference is that after years I've learnt to keep my fear and insecurities to myself. I learnt to keep a stable face expression. Unchanging. He does too, but his face just doesn't lie. His face can't lie. You can always tell what he's thinking and how he feels. To me anyway. His face is an open book.
He sat beside me. His lyrics book sat on his lap. I glanced over a little, the page was empty. I watched his fingers played with the pen he was holding. Unconscious, nervous movements, dancing out his worry. He tapped the pen to the empty page, tap, tap, tap. He was leaning to the seat, his eyes closed and in between the chattering sound of people around us to I could hear his constant sigh.
I quietly took the book from his lap, and took a pen out of my pocket.
There's going to be tomorrow. And tomorrow we'll work harder.
I thought he fell asleep, because he didn't notice me removing the book. The rhythm of his breath was slower. I put the book back on his lap, slowly. The bus was dark and quiet, I could only hear the faint voice of Anthony Kiedis, probably from Ryo's ipod. Everyone was asleep then.
We were passing a countryside, with tall trees. The moon shone very dimly, the soft light sent some sort of sheer reflection into my window. I rested my hands on my lap. That was when I felt his small fingers searched for my hands, hesitantly. I remembered freezing out for a moment, allowing myself for a little moment of uncertainty ; before I finally gave those fingers what they were searching for.
I closed my eyes and breathed the air, it was damp, smelling of sweat and occasionally of someone's strong cologne; scents I'm all too familiar with. I thought I saw a little smile on his face before I drifted fast into quiet, dreamless sleep.
The second time it happened was a year after the first time. I had received a phone call from my Mom, she was crying, her and my Dad just had a big blowout. It was not the first time it happened in the last year. It's just that everytime I heard something about it I can't help but to dwell over it. It's not like there was anything I could do, I was hundreds of kilometers away from them and couldn't just hop into the Shinkansen. I had work that day. A lot of work. But I made sure as soon as I stepped out of my apartment, I put on a face that says everything's fine and it's just another day in the life of Ohkura Tadayoshi.
We had shooting for a commercial that afternoon, and I came in half an hour early. When I got there, only Yasu and Yoko were around; Yasu seemed lost in deep thoughts writing lyrics and Yoko completely absorbed in his game. So I said my hi and left the room, heading for the rooftop of the studio. I was familiar with that studio, I remembered falling asleep there in its rooftop a few years back as I was spacing out by myself.
The sky was gloomy, and the clouds were hanging out in the horizon, as if approving my mood. I sat down on the concrete and lit myself up a cigarette. I don't usually smoke; especially not before I start working, but I cut myself slack sometimes. Usually on days like that. I needed the smoke, as much as I needed time to pull myself together before the camera rolled. There's only one way to do any job and that's by being professional. And my job is to sell dreams. Beautiful, happy-ending dreams. Getting captured with lifeless, sad eyes is never on my job description, it's not a choice. Nobody wants to buy nightmares.
I really wanted to come home and comforted my Mom. I've always been the closest son to her. My Mom never talks about personal problems to anybody else but me.
I didn't hear the sound of the door clicking and of someone walking toward me, I was too lost in my circles of thoughts.
A white cup with "Starbucks" imprinted on it was put in front of me. I looked up, and there he was. He had a faint smile, he's not really one to greet people ecstatically. His true personality is rather shy. I guess that's why I always had some sort of fondness for him. He's loud when the camera rolls, but as soon as it stops, he comes back being his reserved, shy, thinker self.
"Thank you." I said, rather quietly.
He sat beside me and pull out a cigarette box from his pocket.
"Got a lighter?"
I handed him my lighter, a Valentine present from an ex-girlfriend long time ago.
I glanced over him as he inhaled long smoke. His eyes were wandering out, filled with thoughts I could usually guess, but not that day. He looked simply content, his eyes were neither sad nor ecstatic. He didn't say anything anymore after asking for the lighter. We both just sat there, watching the gloomy Tokyo sky. I rested my head on his shoulder. He didn't say anything, except putting his hands around me, and pet my shoulder lightly.
I could smell his scent, the cologne he was wearing. It was musky and rather sweet but not too strong; it soothed me down. It stopped my thoughts from racing so fast.
The shooting ended without a hitch. It was yet another job done well, another sorrow hidden well. Right before we all left the studio, I received a text message.
Tomorrow is going to be better.
I looked at him, across the room from me, our eyes met. I thought I saw a smile on his face before he walked out; leaving the studio.
The drips of water felt nice on my skin. The steamy air in my shower felt smooth, doting my skin with warmth. It had been a long day. I did the shooting for the dorama, went out drinking with my seniors and had to watch them getting drunk off their asses, still put a smile on my face, put them on a cab home and paid for it. Seniority can be so overrated sometimes.
Ah, I'm so tired. I got out of the shower, put on my comfortable pair of sweatpants, and ate my dinner. I didn't feel like going to the grocery stores and cooking, so I bought a bento from a convenience store instead.
My mom called again, saying they were thinking of a divorce. I told her to try counseling if possible. But if divorce's the only way to make them both happier people, I guess there's nothing I can do. I gave up dwelling on it. I decide I'll just support whatever they want to do.
I poured myself some scotch, and slammed myself on the sofa. It was raining outside, and the sound of the water dripping to the concrete pavement lulls me. I always love the sound of rain hitting the ground. I felt at ease and was about to fall asleep, but then my bell rang.
He was in my door, soaking wet. For a second I just starred blankly there as he was shivering from the cold. He didn't say anything. He walked in slowly, his head hung low, his face pale white. I got him some towels, clean clothes, and made him tea.
I sat beside him, quietly, as he was sipping his tea and staring blankly into the TV screen. His knees were on his chest, he was hugging them with his thin arms. He was shaking, still, although not heavily.
I went to the kitchen and poured him more tea, and sat back on the couch. I didn't say anything and just sat there in silent. The silence between the two of us has never been uncomfortable. In fact, I think that's the only way we understand each other most. Silence is our language.
He came just a little closer, and rested his head on my shoulder, just like I did on his that day a few months ago. For a few minutes I just sat, my eyes fixed on the television. It's not like I was watching it, I can't even remember what was on. I felt a little nervous, my stomach was churning a little bit.
"Tadayoshi." He said, very quietly.
"Hmmm?"
"I'm tired."
"You can sleep here." I said softly, putting my arms around his shoulder, and resting my head on his. It felt like the right thing to do, and strangely, I didn't feel strange doing it.
He gave me the first smile of that night. "Ne, tell me. What's the soap you use?"
"Something along the line of Biotherm.. or something."
"I like the smell. Maybe I'll buy one for me, too."
I ran my fingers through his hair. Subconsciously. "Tadayoshi? Can we fall asleep now?"
I didn't move an inch, my heart beat faster that I was scared he could hear it hitting behind my skin. I gulped. "Dame?"* he asked, sounding a bit like a spoiled child.
I turned my head, facing him, looking at his eyes. "Y-yeah. I guess we can."
The next thing I remembered was his lips pressing against mine. It was quick, innocent, and guiltless. "Thank you, Tadayoshi." He murmured, then wrapped his arms around my torso.
"Anytime, Shibuyan." I let out a heavy sigh escaped my chest, closed my eyes, and concentrated back on the sound of the rain.
He fell asleep about five minutes after that, snoring very softly, I thought it was cute. I didn't move, or rather; I didn't want to move. There was a strange feeling slipping inside me, and I couldn't quite grasp what it was then. I made small circles with my fingers on his hair, inhaling the smell of his neck, of his body, a scent I've known for ten years, yet a scent I've never been this close to.
"You'll be better, tomorrow. You'll always be." I whispered to his ears before falling asleep.
I thought I felt his arms wrapping me tighter.
Nothing really changes after that. Except for small details, like his soft gazes to me, a or random text message saying "Have a great day" or "Good morning." every once in a while. I guess he picked that up from Yasu.
But other than that, we're still... us. Tadayoshi and Subaru. He'd fetch me coffee and sit quietly with me when I feel like crap, and I'd fall asleep with his head on my shoulder when he comes knocking on my door with sad eyes. There's never a question asked, not a single time.
And nothing has to change. Things are fine the way they are.
It's not until much later when I realized the strange feeling slipping inside of me that rainy night was happiness.
*dame = no good
I'm currently dysfunctional from the cuteness overload. Satoshi and Sho babysat the cutest girl in the world in the last Himitsu no Arashi-chan.
OH.MY.GOD. Please boys try not to get any cuter than this. My sanity can't afford it. ONEGAISHIMASU NE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
I love cooking and experimenting with ingredients. You'll never know what kind of taste you'll find. Today I created this pseudo-Japanese recipe when trying to make something for our lunch. We love anything with miso around here. xD (feels like Nagoya much? haha) Just so I don't forget I decide to record this recipe online.
It turned out yummy. If you like cooking but hate complicated cooking, try this! It is SO simple because I myself hate complicated cooking. xD
-Buttered Miso Chicken with Veggies-
2 medium sized chicken breasts, cubed into bite size
1.5 cups frozen carrots and broccoli, microwaved
1.5 medium sized onions, cubed
1/4 cup butter
1.5 to 2 tablespoons miso paste
1/3 teaspoon Salt and pepper each
1/3 teaspoon Garlic powder
1 to 2 tablespoons mirin
1/4 cup water
1. Melt butter in pan.
2. Put onion and chicken in. Saute them together on medium heat until chicken changes color.
3. Season with salt, pepper and garlic powder. Stir well.
4. Add in the miso paste, and stir well until it melts and blend with the other ingredients well.
5. Add in the carrots and broccoli.
6. Pour in water, and let simmer for about 4 minutes.
7. Add in mirin. Stir well, let simmer for another 2 minutes until thickens.
This recipe makes for two. Serve with white rice.
On another note, have you read this? Very heartbreaking. This is one of the major issues in Japanese society today due to society's high pressure on people to accomplish certain standard of achievements. Just like the high rates of suicide among young Japanese generation. IMHO, there needs to be a balance. Between accomplishment in your work or academic study, and your mental health.Mental health is very important, and the "be happy and/or optimistic" bandwagon like Arashi always so passionately preach in their songs should be taken more seriously. Being happy all the time isn't a healthy thing but being depressed and/or sad all the time can lead people to doing some real unbelievable things like what the Akihabara shooter guy did. Lesson learned today .. balance is key. And people need to listen more to Arashi!! xDDD
Junichi's voice here is so soothing and for some reason this song always sounds so beautiful. "Akai Hashi no Densetsu" (Legend of the Red Bridge) sung by Junichi Okada, from Kisarazu Cats Eye Nippon Series soundtrack.
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